Find out how popular the last name Aso is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Aso.

Aso, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Aso surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Aso in America

Aso is the 127494th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Aso surname appeared 134 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Aso.

We can also compare 2010 data for Aso to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Aso

The surname Aso originates from Japan, where it can be traced back to the 8th century. The name is derived from the Japanese word "aso," which means "morning sun" or "rising sun." It is believed that the name was initially given to individuals who lived in areas with a particularly beautiful sunrise or to those whose occupations required them to wake up early in the morning.

The earliest recorded instances of the Aso surname can be found in ancient Japanese records and genealogical texts. One notable example is the "Nihon Shoki," a historical chronicle completed in 720 AD, which mentions several individuals with the Aso surname serving in various capacities at the imperial court.

During the Heian period (794-1185 AD), the Aso family gained prominence as a samurai clan based in the Kumamoto region of Kyushu Island. They were known for their skilled warriors and their loyalty to the imperial court. One famous member of the Aso clan was Aso Naganori (1265-1324), a renowned military commander who played a crucial role in the suppression of the Mongol invasions of Japan in the late 13th century.

The Aso surname continued to be associated with the samurai class throughout the Kamakura (1185-1333 AD) and Muromachi (1336-1573 AD) periods. During the Sengoku period (1467-1600 AD), the Aso clan became influential daimyo (feudal lords) in the Kumamoto region, ruling over a large territory and contributing to the unification of Japan under the Tokugawa Shogunate.

In more recent history, several notable figures have carried the Aso surname. Aso Taro (1940-), a prominent Japanese politician, served as Prime Minister of Japan from 2008 to 2009 and is a member of the influential Aso family of politicians and businessmen. Aso Noriko (1971-), a former professional tennis player, was a Grand Slam champion and reached the world No. 4 ranking in 1995.

Another prominent individual with the Aso surname is Aso Tetsuro (1923-2021), a renowned Japanese architect who designed numerous iconic buildings, including the Tokyo National Museum and the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum. Aso Naganori II (1646-1711), a famous feudal lord and military strategist, played a significant role in the defense of Kumamoto Castle during the Siege of Kumamoto in 1637.

While the Aso surname is primarily associated with Japan, it has also been adopted by individuals of Japanese descent in other parts of the world, particularly in regions with significant Japanese communities, such as Hawaii, California, and Brazil.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Aso

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Aso.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Aso was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Aso has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Aso was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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